used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
Alleghanies
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From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
Boone's
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From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
deem to be
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
placed crosswise
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
Finley
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From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
an instinctive motive
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
go away from a place
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
removesnounUS /riˈmuːvz/
plural of “remove” — degree of figurative distance or separation
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
carry out
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same spirit that afterwards operated to take Mrs. Boone to Kentucky, now led her to leave her friends, and follow her husband to a region where she was an entire stranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to the impulse of his nature, he plunged deeper into the wilderness, to realize this dream of comfort and happiness.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
in or at the place that
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his marriage, Boone's first step was to consider where he should find a place, in which he could unite the advantages of fields to cultivate, and range for hunting.
which person or people
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Leaving his wife, he visited the unsettled regions of North Carolina, and selected a spot near the head waters of the Yadkin, for his future home.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
Yadkin
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From this reading Boone removes to the head waters of the Yadkin river--He meets with Finley, who had crossed the mountains into Tennessee--They agree to explore the wilderness west of the Alleghanies together.
